We are thrilled to welcome two seasoned digital professionals as non-voting board observers at the Local Media Consortium: CJ Jacobs and Ethan Holland. Their extensive expertise in media, technology, and business development will further empower the LMC’s mission to support and innovate within the local media landscape.
Board observers play a crucial role in LMC by actively participating in board meetings and offering valuable insights. With expertise in digital strategy, product development, and revenue growth, CJ and Ethan will provide essential perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping local media today.
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Meet Our New Board Observers
CJ Jacobs – Head of Product Development, MediaNews Group
CJ Jacobs is a seasoned product executive with two decades of experience leading teams across product, engineering, and data. At MediaNews Group, she oversees global product and technology experiences for digital publishing and agency business lines. CJ excels in building high-performing teams and driving digital transformation through a lean startup approach. Her expertise in product-led growth and data-driven decision-making makes her a valuable addition to the LMC board.
Ethan Holland – Vice President, Draper Media
Ethan Holland has a proven track record of digital innovation and transformation. Before joining Draper Media as Vice President, he led digital strategy at American Eagle Outfitters, revolutionizing legacy business operations. Recognized by The New York Times and a keynote speaker at Adobe’s annual conference, Ethan has collaborated on major product launches with Google, YouTube, Meta, Snap, and Twitter. In addition to his role at Draper Media, he chairs LMC’s AI Committee, leading key discussions on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in local media.
Join us in welcoming CJ and Ethan! Their expertise will further enrich the wealth of experience among our current board observers:
Aaron Kutylo, Nexstar
Chris Patheiger, DallasNews Corporation
Gary Smith, The Seattle Times
Jim Joly, Sinclair Broadcasting Group
John Conway, Capitol Broadcasting Company (WRAL)
Michael Martoccia, Adams Publishing Group
Mike Shapiro, TAPinto
To see a full list of our elected board and board observers, visit us here.
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